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X907 ELH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX907 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2016 132,551 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 128,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 128,925 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Major oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill damage

Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill damage

Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,564 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 96,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 88,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,144 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,077 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 70,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,796 miles

all tyres low tread

Fail 14 May 2007 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all tyres low tread

Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,215 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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X907 ELH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X907 ELH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X907 ELH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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